Forms of Energy

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position. For example, a moving bike has mechanical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat. It is the energy that makes things warm, like when you bake a pizza.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that comes from light sources, like the sun or a light bulb. It helps us see things.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy that comes from sounds. It is produced when objects vibrate, like when you play a musical instrument.

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What are the two types of energy produced by the sun?

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The sun produces thermal energy and light energy.

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How can mechanical energy be converted to thermal energy?

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Mechanical energy can be converted to thermal energy by friction, like when you rub your hands together to warm them up.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight shining through a window.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is the noise made by a ringing bell.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and heat?

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Thermal energy is often referred to as heat energy because it is the energy that causes temperature changes.

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What is an example of mechanical energy in everyday life?

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An example of mechanical energy is a car moving down the road.

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